Core Laboratory Manager

Medical University of South Carolina; Orangeburg (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Medical University of South Carolina seeks a senior administrative leader to manage one or more department areas within the laboratory division. This role supervises two or more staff and has authority over hiring, promotions, and performance improvements.

You will collaborate with leadership to support budgeting, optimize department processes, and drive quality outcomes across clinical and non-clinical workflows in various delivery settings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and completion of a master’s degree in a relevant field within three years of hire.
• Certification as Medical Laboratory Scientist by the ASCP or equivalent.
• Seven (7) years of work experience in a laboratory setting with at least two (2) years in a supervisory or management role.

Responsibilities

• Oversee one or more department areas and staff, including supervisory responsibilities.
• Evaluate and improve department processes to ensure compliance with policies and regulations.
• Collaborate with leadership to support the budget process and achieve key operational goals.
• Plan, organize, monitor, and evaluate departmental activities and workflows across clinical and non-clinical settings.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Master’s degree in a relevant field within three years of hire

ASCP certification

Tools

Laboratory management software

Job description

Job Description

Manages one or more functional areas of a department. Manages two or more professional and support staff including subordinate supervisors. Typically has hire, fire, or promotion authority. Evaluates and makes improvements to department processes while ensuring compliance with organizational policies and applicable laws and regulations. More discretion and greater financial authority than other lower management levels. Manages initiatives, strategic priorities and programs which have an impact on the organization. Works independently and in collaboration with leadership to support the budget process and meeting key operational goals. Plans, organizes, facilitates, monitors, and evaluates activities and functions of the department/functional business area-based employee/organizational goals. Collaborates with leaders to establish operating procedures, enhance clinical/non-clinical workflows, increase productivity, and improve overall quality outcomes and operational efficiencies within a variety of delivery settings.

Education and Experience

Education: A bachelor's degree in a related field and completion of a master’s degree in a relevant field within three years of hire in the role.

Certification: Certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or equivalent.

Experience: Seven (7) years of work experience in a laboratory setting with at least two (2) years in a supervisory or management role.

Physical Requirements

Ability to perform job functions while standing. (Continuous) Ability to perform job functions while sitting. (Continuous) Ability to perform job functions while walking. (Continuous) Ability to climb stairs. (Infrequent) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work outside in temperature extremes. (Infrequent) Ability to work from elevated areas. (Frequent) Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent) Ability to bend at the waist. (Continuous) Ability to twist at the waist. (Frequent) Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Frequent) Ability to perform "pinching" operations. (Frequent) Ability to perform gross motor activities with fingers and hands. (Continuous) Ability to perform firm grasping with fingers and hands. (Continuous) Ability to perform fine manipulation with fingers and hands. (Continuous) Ability to reach overhead. (Frequent) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Continuous) Ability to fully use both legs. (Continuous) Ability to use lower extremities for balance and coordination. (Frequent) Ability to reach in all directions. (Continuous) Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs. unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift/lower objects 50 lbs. from/to floor from/to 36 inches unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift from 36" to overhead 25 lbs. (Infrequent) Ability to exert up to 50 lbs. of force. (Frequent) Examples include: To transfer a 100 lb. patient that can not assist in the transfer requires 50 lbs. of force. For every 100 additional pounds, assistance will be required from another healthcare worker. 20 lbs. of force is needed to push a 400 lb. patient in a wheelchair on carpet. 25 lbs. of force is required to push a stretcher with a patient with one hand. Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand or at a distance. (Continuous) Ability to match or discriminate between colors. (Continuous) Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Continuous) Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous) Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous) Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Continuous) Ability to deal effectively with stressful situations. (Continuous) Ability to work rotating shifts. (Frequent) Ability to work overtime as required. (Frequent) Ability to work in a latex safe environment. (Continuous) Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous) (Selected Positions) *Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function. (Continuous) *(Selected Positions) *Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use, initially and as required. (Continuous) (Selected Positions)

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.

E-Verify Information

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